Capsticks’ local government team has secured a significant appointment with NEPO.
- The framework covers various mandatory legal services including data protection and public law.
- Capsticks will deliver these services over a four-year period starting from 5 June 2024.
- NEPO serves over 1,000 member organisations nationwide, facilitating high-value procurement.
- Tiffany Cloynes highlighted the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of frameworks like NEPO.
Capsticks’ local government team has been appointed to the NEPO legal services framework, marking a significant milestone for the firm. This appointment includes a comprehensive range of mandatory legal services such as data protection, public law, contracts, procurement, employment and HR, property development and planning, competition law, banking and finance, and partnerships and projects. The appointment officially began on 5 June 2024 and is scheduled to run for four years.
In addition to fulfilling the mandatory requirements, Capsticks has also applied for the framework’s additional requirements, which encompass diverse areas including information, communication & technology, intellectual property, family law, health and safety, and food, rural, and environmental law.
NEPO plays a crucial role in facilitating high-value procurement processes in major strategic areas such as construction, energy, and facilities management, in collaboration with northeast local authorities and a variety of associate members from the wider UK public sector. Currently, NEPO consists of over 1,000 member organisations across the nation, which includes local authorities, educational establishments, NHS bodies, registered social housing landlords, and emergency services.
Carl Telford, professional services lead at NEPO, commented, “Delivering positive outcomes to the communities we serve is at the heart of what we do at NEPO. Our legal services framework has been designed specifically with the needs of the public sector in mind, offering access to a wide variety of legal specialisms that are reflective of contracting authorities’ requirements.”
Tiffany Cloynes, head of local government and partner at Capsticks, expressed the significance of this appointment, stating, “This is a significant appointment for Capsticks and the local government team. Not only do frameworks such as NEPO create more efficient, cost-effective and accessible solutions for the member organisations, it also allows for our team to offer a wide range of support showcasing the firm’s impressive expertise and offering.”
Capsticks’ involvement with NEPO represents a strategic move to enhance its service offerings and efficiency for public sector clients.
